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Liquid Cinema. From 21 March to 11 April, Parramatta City Council will be showing a range of family-friendly films on a giant outdoor movie screen, with the River as the spectacular backdrop.

Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr John Chedid today recognised A-League superstar Shinji Ono for his contribution to Western Sydney during a special event held at Pirtek Stadium.

Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr John Chedid today recognised A-League superstar Shinji Ono for his contribution to Western Sydney during a special event held at Pirtek Stadium.

Parramatta Artists Studios is opening its doors to the community for a free behind-the-scenes walking tour in celebration of Art Month Sydney on Saturday March 29 from 2pm to 4pm. Participating artists include Kylie Dunstan, Abdullah M.I. Syed, Joel Beerden and Naomi Oliver, Emma Fielden and Todd Turner.

Parramatta Artists Studios is opening its doors to the community for a free behind-the-scenes walking tour in celebration of Art Month Sydney on Saturday March 29 from 2pm to 4pm. Participating artists include Kylie Dunstan, Abdullah M.I. Syed, Joel Beerden and Naomi Oliver, Emma Fielden and Todd Turner.

Liquid Cinema. From 21 March to 11 April, Parramatta City Council will be showing a range of family-friendly films on a giant outdoor movie screen, with the River as the spectacular backdrop.

A-LEAGUE star Shinji Ono was recognised for his contribution to western Sydney during an award ceremony at Parramatta's Pirtek Stadium last week.

Parramatta lord mayor John Chedid said Ono's starring role for the Wanderers, which comes to an end with the close of the regular season in May, and the midfielder's contribution to football in western Sydney had made him a "community hero".

"Ono's signing was a major coup for the Wanderers, helping raise the profile of the team and Parramatta," Cr Chedid said.

"He's a true ambassador for our city who has had a huge influence on fans, businesses and the local community."

Ono said he was proud to have received the medal and thanked the community for their support.

"When I play in Parramatta I feel like I'm part of a family," he said. "It's an incredible feeling every time I get on the field. The atmosphere created by the crowd is fantastic.

"I will miss the fans and my teammates, and I hope to one day come back either as a player or coach, or even as a spectator."